Introduction
AI’s role in journalism goes beyond efficiency—it shapes content creation, mediates disputes, and helps mitigate bias. At the same time, it raises critical concerns about factual accuracy, bias amplification, and the distinction between AI-generated and user-generated content. This session will explore the far-reaching implications of AI-driven content creation, examining how these decisions influence public trust in journalism.
Beyond reporting the news, journalism plays a vital role in shaping public discourse, informing regulatory frameworks, and setting societal expectations around AI’s development and deployment. Modern journalists are increasingly at the forefront of combating misinformation and educating the public on AI’s impact. By analyzing how industry leaders, academics, and civil society frame AI-related stories, we gain insight into how AI is understood and governed.
This discussion will take a critical look at the evolving relationship between AI and journalism, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in shaping public perception and policy.
About the event
Please note, this is an in-person event which will take place at The Royal Institution of Great Britain 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS.
A panel of leading experts and researchers, led by Dr. Adrian Weller and Dr. Umang Bhatt, will examine the transformative impact of AI-generated content on journalism. The discussion will be followed by a networking session, offering attendees the chance to engage with the ELSA project team and explore key insights and research advancements.
This in-person workshop, part of the ELSA project, is hosted by The Alan Turing Institute in collaboration with Lancaster University and the University of Birmingham. The European Lighthouse on Secure and Safe AI (ELSA) is a centre of excellence dedicated to positioning Europe as a global leader in AI safety. By driving the development and deployment of advanced AI solutions, ELSA brings together top researchers in AI and machine learning from 26 leading European institutions, including The Alan Turing Institute.
Many members of the ELSA team are also Fellows of the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS), an initiative strengthening Europe’s leadership in modern AI research. ELLIS operates as a distributed research network, connecting AI research units across Europe and Israel. Among its 16 research programs is Human-Centred Machine Learning, an area that the ELSA team is actively exploring.
Agenda
Speakers to be announced soon.
| 17:00 - 17:20 | Arrival of guests |
| 17:20 - 17:30 | Welcome and introduction |
| 17:30 – 18:45 | How AI is shaping journalism and journalism is shaping AI panel discussion |
| 18:45 – 19:15 | Networking with speakers and guests |
Register now
Please click here, to register for free. Registration is open until Thursday 10 April, 17:30.
We welcome participation from all backgrounds.
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